1 00:00:03,830 --> 00:00:06,840 ("Overture" from Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker playing) 2 00:00:06,841 --> 00:00:09,870 DONOVAN: For nearly a century, 3 00:00:09,871 --> 00:00:13,042 Midtown Ballet has done the same production of The Nutcracker. 4 00:00:13,043 --> 00:00:14,343 It's been a rite of passage 5 00:00:14,344 --> 00:00:16,744 for generations of young ballet dancers. 6 00:00:16,846 --> 00:00:18,746 It's pretty. 7 00:00:18,848 --> 00:00:20,748 It's sweet. 8 00:00:20,850 --> 00:00:22,587 It's tired. 9 00:00:22,689 --> 00:00:25,022 It's time for a change. 10 00:00:25,125 --> 00:00:29,454 That's why I bring you Drosselmeyer's Revenge, 11 00:00:29,556 --> 00:00:32,863 a modern pop-goth ballet about the terror 12 00:00:32,965 --> 00:00:34,655 of a young girl reaching puberty. 13 00:00:34,656 --> 00:00:37,335 If you read E.T.A. Hoffmann's original Nutcracker story, 14 00:00:37,336 --> 00:00:40,033 you'll see that this is the true theme of the piece. 15 00:00:40,135 --> 00:00:41,904 As I'm sure you know, 16 00:00:42,006 --> 00:00:44,007 or you've read in the Times, 17 00:00:44,109 --> 00:00:46,510 I prefer a stripped-down production, 18 00:00:46,612 --> 00:00:48,410 which is why... 19 00:00:50,850 --> 00:00:53,118 ...this will be the only set. 20 00:00:55,515 --> 00:00:57,916 Well, not this, but 30 feet tall. 21 00:00:58,019 --> 00:01:00,955 My team... 22 00:01:01,057 --> 00:01:03,161 calls it the Contraption. 23 00:01:06,021 --> 00:01:11,303 Equipped with AI sensors, the mouth opens and closes 24 00:01:11,304 --> 00:01:13,738 with the motion of the dancers as they leap through it 25 00:01:13,739 --> 00:01:16,039 to the Land of Acid. 26 00:01:16,141 --> 00:01:20,044 Motion sensors? Like the doors at CVS? 27 00:01:20,146 --> 00:01:22,712 If that comparison helps you understand. 28 00:01:22,814 --> 00:01:25,616 (people coughing) 29 00:01:25,718 --> 00:01:27,078 How safe is that? 30 00:01:27,180 --> 00:01:29,184 It's very safe. 31 00:01:29,185 --> 00:01:30,856 And I always demonstrate for my dancers 32 00:01:30,857 --> 00:01:32,051 before they do anything risky. 33 00:01:32,052 --> 00:01:33,684 Great, 34 00:01:33,786 --> 00:01:36,323 because we have the children to think about. 35 00:01:36,324 --> 00:01:38,028 Lucky for us, there are no children 36 00:01:38,029 --> 00:01:39,763 in Drosselmeyer's Revenge. 37 00:01:39,865 --> 00:01:42,332 And no nuts. I'm allergic. 38 00:01:43,735 --> 00:01:46,198 Uh, no children? 39 00:01:46,300 --> 00:01:48,633 Like, what about Clara? 40 00:01:48,736 --> 00:01:51,275 That role is split between prepubescent Clara 41 00:01:51,276 --> 00:01:54,108 and teenaged Marie, both played by dancers in their 40s. 42 00:01:54,109 --> 00:01:56,680 And another thing. 43 00:01:56,782 --> 00:01:58,876 There will be blood. 44 00:01:59,949 --> 00:02:01,351 Lots of blood. 45 00:02:03,383 --> 00:02:04,986 ELISE: This could be 46 00:02:05,088 --> 00:02:06,856 very exciting for us. 47 00:02:06,958 --> 00:02:08,792 No Sugar Plum Fairies? 48 00:02:08,894 --> 00:02:10,662 No magical Christmas tree? 49 00:02:10,764 --> 00:02:12,931 The audience will revolt. 50 00:02:12,932 --> 00:02:14,364 Donovan Chase is big with young adults. 51 00:02:14,365 --> 00:02:16,099 We've always struggled to draw that crowd. 52 00:02:16,100 --> 00:02:17,928 So get them after the holidays. 53 00:02:17,929 --> 00:02:20,805 Christmas is for The Nutcracker, not some puberty ballet. 54 00:02:20,806 --> 00:02:22,132 OLIVIA: It's true. 55 00:02:22,234 --> 00:02:25,574 Our Nutcracker ticket sales fund the company for the entire year. 56 00:02:25,575 --> 00:02:28,478 Donovan Chase's Orphan Girl! just recouped on Broadway 57 00:02:28,479 --> 00:02:31,875 in record time. He must be doing something right. 58 00:02:31,876 --> 00:02:34,120 That moment in Orphan Girl! where a camera follows 59 00:02:34,121 --> 00:02:35,783 the orphans out on the street? It's genius. 60 00:02:35,784 --> 00:02:38,255 -Yeah, there's no children in that cast either. -No. 61 00:02:38,256 --> 00:02:40,488 ELISE: Harris, let's not play games. 62 00:02:40,489 --> 00:02:42,092 We all know you just want to preserve the role 63 00:02:42,093 --> 00:02:43,413 of Clara for your daughter. 64 00:02:43,457 --> 00:02:45,422 It's not about that... Elise. 65 00:02:45,524 --> 00:02:47,396 PAUL: Time to vote. 66 00:02:47,498 --> 00:02:50,195 All in favor of approving Donovan Chase's ballet? 67 00:02:50,196 --> 00:02:51,331 -Yep. -Yes. 68 00:02:51,332 --> 00:02:52,598 -Aye. -Absolutely. 69 00:02:52,701 --> 00:02:56,040 Sorry Noelle won't get to play Clara this year. 70 00:02:56,142 --> 00:02:59,173 It's not about Noelle playing Clara. 71 00:02:59,275 --> 00:03:01,177 I was supposed to play Clara. 72 00:03:01,279 --> 00:03:03,608 Noelle has played every child part 73 00:03:03,710 --> 00:03:06,013 in The Nutcracker since she was six. 74 00:03:06,115 --> 00:03:07,548 She's paid her dues. 75 00:03:07,549 --> 00:03:09,917 This was supposed to be her year. It's not fair. 76 00:03:09,918 --> 00:03:12,057 Well, at least she'll have more time during the holidays. 77 00:03:12,058 --> 00:03:13,990 -I don't want more time. -Honey, 78 00:03:14,092 --> 00:03:15,472 it's not the end of the world. 79 00:03:15,555 --> 00:03:17,457 Rich, she's allowed to be upset. 80 00:03:17,559 --> 00:03:20,798 Noelle, take a second and breathe. 81 00:03:20,900 --> 00:03:23,193 (Jill and Noelle inhale) 82 00:03:23,296 --> 00:03:24,629 (exhaling) 83 00:03:24,630 --> 00:03:26,533 And tell us the worst that can happen 84 00:03:26,534 --> 00:03:28,036 if you don't dance Clara this year. 85 00:03:28,037 --> 00:03:29,406 (fingers snap) 86 00:03:30,340 --> 00:03:34,678 If I don't dance Clara this year, 87 00:03:34,780 --> 00:03:36,077 I never will. 88 00:03:36,179 --> 00:03:37,648 What about next year? 89 00:03:37,750 --> 00:03:39,817 I'll be too old. 90 00:03:39,919 --> 00:03:41,214 There's an age cutoff. 91 00:03:41,316 --> 00:03:42,466 NOELLE: And freaking 92 00:03:42,481 --> 00:03:43,888 Samantha will do it, 93 00:03:43,889 --> 00:03:45,386 and she'll take all my parts, 94 00:03:45,387 --> 00:03:46,824 and I'll never dance again, 95 00:03:46,926 --> 00:03:48,326 and my life will be over! 96 00:03:49,426 --> 00:03:51,494 Do you have something to say, Rich? 97 00:03:52,999 --> 00:03:54,439 You put this dream in her head. 98 00:03:54,464 --> 00:03:56,466 You figure out how to make her happy. 99 00:04:05,779 --> 00:04:07,305 This is a slow yawn. 100 00:04:07,407 --> 00:04:09,375 I need it to snap. 101 00:04:09,477 --> 00:04:11,445 If it were manually controlled, 102 00:04:11,547 --> 00:04:13,478 it'd be safe to move at that speed. 103 00:04:13,580 --> 00:04:15,051 Don't use that word with me. 104 00:04:15,153 --> 00:04:16,615 Safety is the enemy of art. 105 00:04:16,717 --> 00:04:18,815 The Contraption must move organically 106 00:04:18,816 --> 00:04:20,553 with the dancers. Go to the computer. 107 00:04:20,554 --> 00:04:22,322 Figure out how to speed it up. 108 00:04:22,424 --> 00:04:23,994 We need it to cue the blood. 109 00:04:24,096 --> 00:04:25,476 We got to go easy on the blood. 110 00:04:25,526 --> 00:04:26,963 It makes the floor slippery. 111 00:04:27,065 --> 00:04:28,796 The blood is the point. 112 00:04:28,898 --> 00:04:30,163 Go. 113 00:04:30,265 --> 00:04:31,869 -Lizzie. -Yes. 114 00:04:31,971 --> 00:04:33,098 Bring me my trail mix. 115 00:04:33,200 --> 00:04:34,639 Mm-hmm. 116 00:04:34,741 --> 00:04:35,934 And no nuts! 117 00:04:36,969 --> 00:04:39,510 If I die, it's because that idiot poisoned me. 118 00:04:39,511 --> 00:04:42,179 -Come here. Did you build this? -This is going to be a disaster. 119 00:04:42,180 --> 00:04:44,115 We have everything in storage. 120 00:04:44,217 --> 00:04:46,544 Mark my words, next year we'll be back 121 00:04:46,646 --> 00:04:48,912 to our "tired" old production. 122 00:04:48,913 --> 00:04:50,715 Well, next year will be too late for Noelle. 123 00:04:50,716 --> 00:04:52,651 Unless there's some catastrophe, 124 00:04:52,753 --> 00:04:55,188 this is our Nutcracker this season. 125 00:04:55,290 --> 00:04:56,427 I want to see it. 126 00:04:59,691 --> 00:05:01,960 No. No. This is all wrong. 127 00:05:03,098 --> 00:05:04,665 Kevin! 128 00:05:04,767 --> 00:05:07,064 -I want the blood... -I have to go teach a class. 129 00:05:08,405 --> 00:05:09,915 DONOVAN: Not to the side. Down. 130 00:05:09,916 --> 00:05:11,007 Can you nod? 131 00:05:11,008 --> 00:05:13,039 At me, please? 132 00:05:13,142 --> 00:05:14,445 Thank you. 133 00:05:17,412 --> 00:05:19,114 Keith, we need to talk. 134 00:05:19,216 --> 00:05:21,016 Harris, I know. I'm sorry. 135 00:05:21,118 --> 00:05:22,886 I had had a Negroni. 136 00:05:22,988 --> 00:05:24,554 I won't do it again. 137 00:05:24,656 --> 00:05:27,186 You need to stop texting me. Rich is getting upset. 138 00:05:27,288 --> 00:05:28,753 I know. I know. 139 00:05:28,754 --> 00:05:30,457 DONOVAN: Back up. Back up. Everyone back. 140 00:05:30,458 --> 00:05:32,325 -How's your mom? -Fine. 141 00:05:32,427 --> 00:05:35,127 She ever ask about me? 142 00:05:35,230 --> 00:05:36,627 What? No. 143 00:05:36,729 --> 00:05:38,695 That was over a decade ago. 144 00:05:38,798 --> 00:05:40,865 -You need to let it go. -Right. 145 00:05:40,967 --> 00:05:43,403 I just wanted to let you know I was upset 146 00:05:43,505 --> 00:05:45,342 about Noelle not getting Clara. 147 00:05:45,343 --> 00:05:47,142 -Is she all right? -What's the holdup, Kevin? 148 00:05:47,143 --> 00:05:48,509 It's Keith. 149 00:05:48,510 --> 00:05:50,444 I don't allow observers in the workshop 150 00:05:50,445 --> 00:05:51,845 before demonstration day. 151 00:05:52,064 --> 00:05:55,519 I think it's the safety mechanism 152 00:05:55,520 --> 00:05:57,288 that's slowing the jaw down. Turn it off. 153 00:05:57,289 --> 00:05:59,421 Uh, Mr. Chase, I'm sorry, but, no, 154 00:05:59,523 --> 00:06:01,624 -absolutely not. -DONOVAN: Excuse me? 155 00:06:03,063 --> 00:06:05,629 I could try changing the angle 156 00:06:05,731 --> 00:06:09,360 on the sensors, so it shuts just as the dancers clear the teeth? 157 00:06:09,462 --> 00:06:11,700 Fine. Do that. 158 00:06:14,003 --> 00:06:17,574 This is our fourth test, guys. Why does it feel like our first? 159 00:06:17,676 --> 00:06:20,037 Why does no one speak to me when I speak to them? 160 00:06:20,038 --> 00:06:21,740 No one will nod, no one will shake their head. 161 00:06:21,741 --> 00:06:23,541 (Donovan continues indistinctly) 162 00:06:27,851 --> 00:06:30,501 PHYSICAL THERAPIST: This should help with the pain. 163 00:06:30,502 --> 00:06:32,220 I hope so, with the holidays coming up. 164 00:06:32,221 --> 00:06:33,271 (both chuckle) 165 00:06:33,355 --> 00:06:34,405 I'll be back soon. 166 00:06:34,454 --> 00:06:36,494 Take your time. 167 00:06:41,494 --> 00:06:42,665 (door closes) 168 00:06:51,003 --> 00:06:54,045 DONOVAN: She is experiencing growth. 169 00:06:54,147 --> 00:06:55,840 She is experiencing blossom. 170 00:06:55,942 --> 00:06:58,283 But with that blossom comes horror. 171 00:06:58,385 --> 00:07:02,553 With that blossom comes fear, vulnerability. 172 00:07:03,991 --> 00:07:05,284 We've come from battle. 173 00:07:05,386 --> 00:07:06,917 Clara is weary. 174 00:07:06,918 --> 00:07:08,889 Drosselmeyer's creature revives her, 175 00:07:08,890 --> 00:07:10,826 brings her to the giant nutcracker head. 176 00:07:10,827 --> 00:07:13,294 He draws her to it. This is a seduction, people. 177 00:07:13,396 --> 00:07:15,093 This is our pas de deux. 178 00:07:15,195 --> 00:07:17,665 This is coming of age in its horror and its beauty. 179 00:07:17,699 --> 00:07:20,601 In its simplicity. He pulls her in. 180 00:07:20,703 --> 00:07:23,371 The creature does his tour en l'air 181 00:07:23,473 --> 00:07:26,005 for the final count of eight. 182 00:07:26,006 --> 00:07:28,843 And then Clara will do her jet�, jet� through the mouth. 183 00:07:28,844 --> 00:07:32,412 As the mouth closes, she goes in a girl. 184 00:07:32,514 --> 00:07:34,117 She comes out a woman. 185 00:07:34,219 --> 00:07:35,479 This is a transformation. 186 00:07:35,484 --> 00:07:37,288 It's a transmogrification. 187 00:07:37,390 --> 00:07:40,488 As the mouth closes, she opens. Watch. 188 00:07:40,590 --> 00:07:43,792 On me. Clara does her jet�, jet�. 189 00:07:45,461 --> 00:07:47,933 Through the mouth. Watch. 190 00:07:48,035 --> 00:07:49,431 Bring them in with you. 191 00:07:49,533 --> 00:07:51,932 Bring the audience into the mouth. 192 00:07:53,271 --> 00:07:55,232 You shake them about. 193 00:07:57,110 --> 00:07:59,208 Jet�, jet� into the mouth. 194 00:07:59,310 --> 00:08:00,809 Puberty happens in here. 195 00:08:02,479 --> 00:08:04,582 -(woman screams) -(groans) 196 00:08:07,516 --> 00:08:09,152 Ooh. Sorry for the delay. 197 00:08:09,254 --> 00:08:10,580 We're running behind. 198 00:08:10,682 --> 00:08:12,854 Not a problem. 199 00:08:15,095 --> 00:08:17,290 -Feeling better? -Yeah. 200 00:08:17,392 --> 00:08:20,064 (siren wails) 201 00:08:20,166 --> 00:08:21,426 (camera shutter clicks) 202 00:08:22,127 --> 00:08:23,961 There's blood all the way over here. 203 00:08:24,063 --> 00:08:26,135 It's everywhere, but it's stage blood. 204 00:08:26,237 --> 00:08:27,903 Most of it, anyway. 205 00:08:28,005 --> 00:08:30,715 Oh. Oh. It's been a while since I've seen The Nutcracker. 206 00:08:30,803 --> 00:08:32,475 I don't remember blood. 207 00:08:32,577 --> 00:08:34,478 Oh, it's a Donovan Chase production. 208 00:08:34,479 --> 00:08:36,108 Yeah, he directed that show Orphan Girl! 209 00:08:36,109 --> 00:08:38,445 on Broadway, just a few blocks from here. 210 00:08:38,547 --> 00:08:40,176 Oh, I read about that one. 211 00:08:40,279 --> 00:08:42,569 That's the one with the camera on the street, 212 00:08:42,570 --> 00:08:43,948 and the audience sees the performers 213 00:08:43,949 --> 00:08:45,690 on a screen in the theater. 214 00:08:45,691 --> 00:08:48,121 Yeah, that part of the show is called "The Orphan Walk." 215 00:08:48,122 --> 00:08:51,329 -It's all over the Internet. -Mm, so theatrical. 216 00:08:51,330 --> 00:08:53,263 -Or is it cinematic? -Donovan Chase- 217 00:08:53,264 --> 00:08:55,262 he loves technology. 218 00:08:55,364 --> 00:08:56,693 And violence. 219 00:08:56,795 --> 00:08:59,401 Uh, I can see that. 220 00:08:59,503 --> 00:09:01,302 So I suppose what's listed here 221 00:09:01,404 --> 00:09:04,139 as the Contraption 222 00:09:04,241 --> 00:09:06,408 is that thing. 223 00:09:06,510 --> 00:09:08,278 -Was it known to glitch? -No. 224 00:09:08,380 --> 00:09:11,045 It was working fine an hour ago. 225 00:09:11,046 --> 00:09:13,515 Donovan and I smoothed out the kinks over the past few days. 226 00:09:13,516 --> 00:09:15,416 How does it, you know? 227 00:09:15,518 --> 00:09:17,784 (makes whooshing sound) 228 00:09:17,886 --> 00:09:20,685 The Contraption is computer-operated. 229 00:09:20,787 --> 00:09:22,423 -Who are you? -Oh. 230 00:09:22,525 --> 00:09:24,624 I'm Elsbeth Tascioni. 231 00:09:24,726 --> 00:09:27,426 I'm an observer with the police. 232 00:09:27,528 --> 00:09:29,866 You look so sad. 233 00:09:29,867 --> 00:09:32,263 -This shouldn't have happened. -DONNELLY: This is Keith. 234 00:09:32,264 --> 00:09:35,131 He's the Midtown Ballet technical director. 235 00:09:35,233 --> 00:09:37,441 Donovan wanted the jaws to open and shut 236 00:09:37,543 --> 00:09:39,708 just as the dancers jumped through. 237 00:09:39,810 --> 00:09:42,808 Well, that seems unnecessary and dangerous. 238 00:09:42,910 --> 00:09:47,077 It was a symbol... of... puberty. 239 00:09:47,179 --> 00:09:49,482 Oh, and I thought mine was horrific. 240 00:09:49,584 --> 00:09:52,951 So, how does it know 241 00:09:53,053 --> 00:09:56,225 when a dancer's gonna, you know, jump? 242 00:09:56,327 --> 00:09:57,788 There are sensors. 243 00:09:57,890 --> 00:09:59,898 Oh. Like a garage door? 244 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:01,394 Uh, sort of. 245 00:10:01,496 --> 00:10:03,228 I'll show you. 246 00:10:05,268 --> 00:10:06,636 Wait. 247 00:10:06,738 --> 00:10:09,234 These sensors are facing the wrong way. 248 00:10:13,973 --> 00:10:16,381 Oh, my God. The safety's off. 249 00:10:16,382 --> 00:10:17,847 Someone has moved everything around. 250 00:10:17,848 --> 00:10:19,845 Could Donovan Chase have done any of this 251 00:10:19,846 --> 00:10:21,379 without your knowledge? 252 00:10:21,380 --> 00:10:24,222 No way. He didn't have the security code for the computer. 253 00:10:24,223 --> 00:10:25,949 I made sure of that. 254 00:10:26,051 --> 00:10:28,891 Who did have the security code? 255 00:10:31,660 --> 00:10:34,965 Noelle, I have good news. 256 00:10:35,067 --> 00:10:37,031 ? ? 257 00:10:42,834 --> 00:10:48,410 Attention, everyone, I have an important holiday announcement. 258 00:10:48,411 --> 00:10:49,412 (toy horn honks) 259 00:10:49,413 --> 00:10:51,043 (toy siren wails) 260 00:10:51,145 --> 00:10:53,883 -(laughter) -It's that time of year again, 261 00:10:55,284 --> 00:10:59,455 when we get to help brighten holidays for children in need. 262 00:10:59,557 --> 00:11:01,985 But this year the NYPD toy drive 263 00:11:02,087 --> 00:11:04,223 is gonna look a bit different. 264 00:11:04,325 --> 00:11:08,229 And here to elaborate is mayoral candidate Alec Bloom. 265 00:11:08,331 --> 00:11:09,727 Alec? 266 00:11:09,829 --> 00:11:11,664 Thank you, Captain. 267 00:11:11,766 --> 00:11:13,672 I'm proud to announce 268 00:11:13,673 --> 00:11:15,904 that I am partnering with my opponents in the race 269 00:11:15,905 --> 00:11:18,171 to help boost the NYPD toy drive. 270 00:11:18,273 --> 00:11:21,008 We've each selected a police precinct to represent, 271 00:11:21,110 --> 00:11:23,545 and the one that collects the most toys wins. 272 00:11:23,647 --> 00:11:25,647 Now, since I'm particularly fond 273 00:11:25,749 --> 00:11:27,680 of the fine folks at Precinct 11, 274 00:11:27,782 --> 00:11:29,315 I'll be representing you. 275 00:11:29,316 --> 00:11:31,956 My opponents and I may be battling it out at the polls, 276 00:11:31,957 --> 00:11:35,185 but I believe the holidays are a time to come together. 277 00:11:35,287 --> 00:11:37,859 So, together, let's show the children 278 00:11:37,961 --> 00:11:40,424 of this wonderful city how much we care. 279 00:11:41,497 --> 00:11:43,061 I hope we win. 280 00:11:43,163 --> 00:11:45,202 I'm really not good with failure. 281 00:11:45,304 --> 00:11:47,505 Oh, I hope so, too. 282 00:11:47,607 --> 00:11:51,309 Marissa, I suppose this was your idea. 283 00:11:51,411 --> 00:11:53,105 Hardly. I think it's a mistake. 284 00:11:53,106 --> 00:11:54,879 Why should Alec partner with his opponents? 285 00:11:54,880 --> 00:11:58,476 -What's the upside? -More toys for needy kids? 286 00:11:58,578 --> 00:12:01,819 Exactly, thanks to Alec, except he doesn't get all the credit. 287 00:12:01,820 --> 00:12:04,457 Doing good and good politics are not always the same. 288 00:12:04,458 --> 00:12:06,587 -Are they ever? -I need coffee. 289 00:12:06,689 --> 00:12:07,858 You'll need a dollar. 290 00:12:08,859 --> 00:12:10,894 I think what you're doing is wonderful. 291 00:12:10,996 --> 00:12:14,264 What can I say? I love children and I love Christmas. 292 00:12:14,366 --> 00:12:15,999 Oh, gosh, me, too. 293 00:12:16,101 --> 00:12:19,932 Well, every other year when my son Teddy spends it with me. 294 00:12:20,034 --> 00:12:22,199 You remember Teddy? He's, um... 295 00:12:22,200 --> 00:12:24,139 -somewhere. -Yeah. How could I forget? 296 00:12:24,140 --> 00:12:26,445 That article he wrote about me was great for us. 297 00:12:26,446 --> 00:12:28,408 He seems like a terrific kid. 298 00:12:28,511 --> 00:12:29,975 Oh, he is. 299 00:12:29,976 --> 00:12:31,846 He helped me bring a whole wagonful 300 00:12:31,847 --> 00:12:34,013 of presents for the toy drive. 301 00:12:34,115 --> 00:12:36,282 -Now I just have to wrap 'em. -Oh. 302 00:12:36,283 --> 00:12:38,522 Actually, we're not supposed to wrap the donations. 303 00:12:38,523 --> 00:12:39,887 It's a security issue. 304 00:12:39,989 --> 00:12:42,856 In case someone sends something naughty. 305 00:12:42,958 --> 00:12:45,059 -Oh. (laughs) -Not that there's 306 00:12:45,161 --> 00:12:47,631 -anything naughty in here. -I-I-I don't think so. 307 00:12:47,632 --> 00:12:49,495 She brought that thing on the subway? 308 00:12:49,496 --> 00:12:53,132 Yeah, it was a whole ordeal. Worse than a stroller. 309 00:12:53,235 --> 00:12:55,974 Uh, hey, c-can I ask you something in confidence? 310 00:12:56,076 --> 00:12:57,270 Sure. 311 00:12:59,575 --> 00:13:00,744 What's wrong? 312 00:13:00,745 --> 00:13:03,014 So, I think I might have messed up in my article. 313 00:13:03,015 --> 00:13:05,617 You know, the one about Subway Pete, the MTA worker 314 00:13:05,719 --> 00:13:07,948 who fed Alec Bloom when he was unhoused? 315 00:13:08,050 --> 00:13:11,656 Well, the guy I found has dementia. 316 00:13:11,657 --> 00:13:13,885 I think I might have profiled the wrong man. 317 00:13:13,886 --> 00:13:15,791 Mistakes happen. 318 00:13:15,893 --> 00:13:17,763 You can always publish a correction. 319 00:13:17,796 --> 00:13:19,931 Yeah, but what's weird is, Alec acted 320 00:13:19,932 --> 00:13:22,831 like he knew exactly who he was, like they were old friends. 321 00:13:22,832 --> 00:13:24,435 Maybe Alec just misremembered 322 00:13:24,538 --> 00:13:26,168 and played it up for the cameras. 323 00:13:26,269 --> 00:13:28,901 Sure, but I mean, I can't find the real Subway Pete. 324 00:13:29,003 --> 00:13:30,604 I've made over a hundred calls. 325 00:13:30,706 --> 00:13:32,038 What are you saying? 326 00:13:32,140 --> 00:13:34,973 I think Alec might have made it up. 327 00:13:35,075 --> 00:13:37,876 Hmm. That would be a shame. 328 00:13:37,978 --> 00:13:39,342 But he is a politician. 329 00:13:39,444 --> 00:13:42,213 Yeah. Something's not sitting right. 330 00:13:42,214 --> 00:13:43,886 I tried looking into his background, 331 00:13:43,887 --> 00:13:45,854 but I keep hitting walls, so, um, 332 00:13:45,855 --> 00:13:47,254 can you help me? I mean, you have access 333 00:13:47,255 --> 00:13:49,245 to pretty much every database there is. 334 00:13:50,057 --> 00:13:51,928 Why is it so important to you? 335 00:13:52,030 --> 00:13:55,762 Well, you've seen the way my mother looks at him. 336 00:13:55,864 --> 00:13:57,231 If there is something off, 337 00:13:57,333 --> 00:14:00,036 I think she'd better know sooner rather than later. 338 00:14:03,709 --> 00:14:05,868 All right, I'll see what I can do. 339 00:14:05,971 --> 00:14:07,846 Excuse me. 340 00:14:08,814 --> 00:14:11,178 What were you and Teddy scheming about? 341 00:14:11,179 --> 00:14:13,179 It better not be about a present for me, because 342 00:14:13,180 --> 00:14:15,453 I told him I don't need anything. 343 00:14:15,555 --> 00:14:17,115 Well, in that case, don't worry. 344 00:14:17,120 --> 00:14:19,485 All right, Detective, what do you have? 345 00:14:19,587 --> 00:14:23,020 From the looks of it, a homicide disguised as an accident. 346 00:14:23,122 --> 00:14:24,994 Our victim was a big shot 347 00:14:24,995 --> 00:14:27,064 choreographer and director named Donovan Chase. 348 00:14:27,065 --> 00:14:30,529 He was working on a modern Nutcracker ballet 349 00:14:30,631 --> 00:14:34,064 when he got crushed in this thing called the Contraption. 350 00:14:34,166 --> 00:14:35,702 What kind of contraption? 351 00:14:35,804 --> 00:14:38,643 This kind but giant. 352 00:14:38,745 --> 00:14:40,844 It's supposed to be a nutcracker head, 353 00:14:40,845 --> 00:14:42,815 but I think it's a Christmas nightmare. 354 00:14:42,816 --> 00:14:45,783 And you believe it's a murder because...? 355 00:14:45,885 --> 00:14:48,951 The safety mechanism had been disengaged, 356 00:14:48,952 --> 00:14:50,819 and somebody had tampered with the sensors 357 00:14:50,820 --> 00:14:52,789 that control the mouth. 358 00:14:52,891 --> 00:14:55,124 Yeah. And these dancers were supposed 359 00:14:55,226 --> 00:14:59,656 to jump through the mouth, which represents puberty. 360 00:14:59,758 --> 00:15:04,163 But Donovan Chase jumped in first to demonstrate. 361 00:15:04,164 --> 00:15:05,804 And then... (makes whooshing sound) 362 00:15:05,805 --> 00:15:07,835 And then... (makes popping sounds) 363 00:15:07,937 --> 00:15:09,735 -You're kidding me. -No. 364 00:15:09,837 --> 00:15:11,038 Brace yourself. 365 00:15:11,140 --> 00:15:13,944 The first suspect is Keith Dreyer. 366 00:15:14,046 --> 00:15:16,943 He was the ballet company's technical director. 367 00:15:16,944 --> 00:15:18,377 His prints were the only one 368 00:15:18,378 --> 00:15:20,379 that were found on the control board. 369 00:15:20,481 --> 00:15:23,581 And his PIN code was used to move the sensors. 370 00:15:23,683 --> 00:15:26,852 But Keith's demeanor was hard to gauge at the scene. 371 00:15:26,954 --> 00:15:28,084 He was sort of... 372 00:15:28,186 --> 00:15:30,521 -Devastated. -Oh. 373 00:15:30,522 --> 00:15:32,928 Anyone else on your radar? Uh, what was going on 374 00:15:32,929 --> 00:15:35,366 in Donovan's personal life? 375 00:15:35,367 --> 00:15:36,493 He didn't have one. 376 00:15:36,494 --> 00:15:38,668 His life was his work, and lately 377 00:15:38,770 --> 00:15:40,430 he was working on this ballet. 378 00:15:40,532 --> 00:15:43,105 (groans) What kind of production is this? 379 00:15:43,207 --> 00:15:45,557 The Nutcracker is supposed to be a comforting 380 00:15:45,570 --> 00:15:47,672 -holiday experience. -ELSBETH: I agree. 381 00:15:47,774 --> 00:15:51,244 But Donovan Chase's production was dark and avant-garde. 382 00:15:51,347 --> 00:15:54,184 And without children, which just makes me sad, 383 00:15:54,286 --> 00:15:57,616 'cause the dancing children- they're my favorite part. 384 00:15:57,718 --> 00:16:02,021 There must be a lot of unhappy little ballerinas this year. 385 00:16:02,123 --> 00:16:04,587 Actually, you make a good point. 386 00:16:04,690 --> 00:16:08,129 If dance moms are anything like sports moms, 387 00:16:08,130 --> 00:16:10,095 there must be a lot of unhappy parents. 388 00:16:10,096 --> 00:16:11,762 OLIVIA: Oh, yes, 389 00:16:11,763 --> 00:16:14,001 -there were many complaints. -(piano plays classical music) 390 00:16:14,002 --> 00:16:15,399 Which was understandable. 391 00:16:15,400 --> 00:16:17,104 Parents spend a great deal of money 392 00:16:17,105 --> 00:16:18,485 to send their children here. 393 00:16:18,537 --> 00:16:20,505 As director of the company's school, 394 00:16:20,506 --> 00:16:22,746 I know how much The Nutcracker means to them. 395 00:16:22,747 --> 00:16:24,114 DONNELLY: Why is that? 396 00:16:24,115 --> 00:16:26,017 A traditional production of The Nutcracker can have 397 00:16:26,018 --> 00:16:27,949 as many as a hundred children in the cast. 398 00:16:27,950 --> 00:16:29,312 And all of my students 399 00:16:29,414 --> 00:16:30,954 who went on to be principals 400 00:16:31,056 --> 00:16:33,182 danced The Nutcracker as children first. 401 00:16:33,284 --> 00:16:34,517 Do you teach adults? 402 00:16:34,619 --> 00:16:36,823 Because this place- it's so stunning. 403 00:16:36,925 --> 00:16:40,098 All the... (hums) 404 00:16:40,200 --> 00:16:44,429 ...makes me really regret quitting dance when I was seven. 405 00:16:44,430 --> 00:16:46,572 I was too self-conscious about my knobby knees. 406 00:16:46,573 --> 00:16:48,631 Yes, I do teach adults. 407 00:16:48,632 --> 00:16:50,709 So how long has the company been putting on 408 00:16:50,710 --> 00:16:52,210 the traditional Nutcracker? 409 00:16:52,241 --> 00:16:54,975 Since before I danced Clara as a girl. 410 00:16:54,976 --> 00:16:56,312 -Aw. -Some good news, though. 411 00:16:56,313 --> 00:16:59,180 With Donovan's production on hold indefinitely, 412 00:16:59,283 --> 00:17:01,680 the board has decided to take the traditional 413 00:17:01,782 --> 00:17:05,423 Nutcracker sets out of storage and put it on for the holidays. 414 00:17:05,525 --> 00:17:07,256 That is good news. 415 00:17:07,358 --> 00:17:10,193 Forgive my ignorance, but why would the board bother 416 00:17:10,295 --> 00:17:13,461 hiring Donovan to revamp the ballet in the first place? 417 00:17:13,462 --> 00:17:16,232 It seems like his version was a little edgy for a holiday show. 418 00:17:16,233 --> 00:17:19,268 They were trying to bring in new audiences. 419 00:17:19,370 --> 00:17:22,004 But I agree. Donovan's Nutcracker would have been 420 00:17:22,106 --> 00:17:24,206 a grotesque departure from tradition. 421 00:17:24,207 --> 00:17:26,638 Not that the classic Nutcracker is without flaws. 422 00:17:26,639 --> 00:17:29,546 We only phased out the more racist costumes 423 00:17:29,547 --> 00:17:30,608 in the last decade. 424 00:17:30,609 --> 00:17:32,599 And was there anybody else on the board 425 00:17:32,600 --> 00:17:34,846 that shared your opinion of Donovan's work? 426 00:17:34,847 --> 00:17:38,248 Maybe, but the only one who spoke up was Harris Monroe. 427 00:17:38,350 --> 00:17:39,610 And where can we find him? 428 00:17:39,611 --> 00:17:41,122 -(piano playing) -HARRIS: Sure, I admit it. 429 00:17:41,123 --> 00:17:42,563 I didn't like Donovan's take. 430 00:17:42,661 --> 00:17:44,456 But I was outvoted. 431 00:17:44,558 --> 00:17:48,665 Still, what happened to him was just awful. 432 00:17:48,767 --> 00:17:50,661 This is the battle scene. 433 00:17:50,763 --> 00:17:53,330 The Mouse King is coming. Why are you smiling? 434 00:17:53,432 --> 00:17:56,170 Noelle's dancing is perfection, 435 00:17:56,272 --> 00:17:59,341 but her, uh... her acting needs work. 436 00:17:59,342 --> 00:18:02,948 I think your daughter's a beautiful dancer. 437 00:18:02,949 --> 00:18:04,945 -Hmm. -And her name means Christmas 438 00:18:05,047 --> 00:18:07,050 in French. How wonderful. 439 00:18:07,051 --> 00:18:08,914 It's a different spelling, so not really. 440 00:18:08,915 --> 00:18:11,287 DONNELLY: Were you aware of any conflict between Donovan 441 00:18:11,288 --> 00:18:13,691 and the company technical director Keith? 442 00:18:13,793 --> 00:18:15,451 Some of the workshop crew said 443 00:18:15,554 --> 00:18:17,304 that they overheard them arguing. 444 00:18:17,393 --> 00:18:19,964 I'm not really involved in the day-to-day. 445 00:18:20,066 --> 00:18:22,730 Well, where were you on Wednesday, say, 3:30? 446 00:18:22,832 --> 00:18:24,834 Where was I? 447 00:18:24,936 --> 00:18:27,065 (laughing): Uh, I was at, 448 00:18:27,167 --> 00:18:28,567 uh, Noelle's school 449 00:18:28,669 --> 00:18:32,870 for a parent volunteer holiday party until 2:15. 450 00:18:32,972 --> 00:18:37,310 And then I rushed to physical therapy for a 3:00 appointment. 451 00:18:37,412 --> 00:18:40,477 I'm a dancer myself. I used to be. 452 00:18:40,579 --> 00:18:42,514 But these days my focus is Noelle. 453 00:18:42,616 --> 00:18:45,750 But at my peak I danced all the big parts- 454 00:18:45,852 --> 00:18:48,682 the Cavalier, even the Nutcracker Prince as a teenager. 455 00:18:48,695 --> 00:18:50,487 Wow. That's impressive. 456 00:18:50,589 --> 00:18:53,797 -(laughs) -Oh, wait. I see it now. 457 00:18:53,899 --> 00:18:55,279 Wow. You stand up so straight. 458 00:18:55,293 --> 00:18:56,998 (both laugh) 459 00:18:57,100 --> 00:19:01,199 Ah, just, uh, one more thing. 460 00:19:01,301 --> 00:19:03,167 Considering your history, 461 00:19:03,269 --> 00:19:04,742 Donovan's rejection 462 00:19:04,844 --> 00:19:06,941 of the traditional Nutcracker- 463 00:19:07,043 --> 00:19:08,940 it must have felt so... 464 00:19:09,043 --> 00:19:10,940 personal. 465 00:19:11,042 --> 00:19:14,344 Oh, no, I... Like I said, I'm not a dancer anymore. 466 00:19:14,446 --> 00:19:16,713 No, but your daughter is. 467 00:19:16,815 --> 00:19:20,153 Has she danced any of the big parts yet? 468 00:19:20,255 --> 00:19:22,518 What about the role of Clara? 469 00:19:22,620 --> 00:19:24,654 No, she's never danced Clara. 470 00:19:24,756 --> 00:19:29,396 Not yet, but she has a chance again. 471 00:19:29,498 --> 00:19:31,430 By the looks of it, a very good chance. 472 00:19:31,431 --> 00:19:33,504 Well, she's certainly very talented, 473 00:19:33,505 --> 00:19:37,167 but in a cutthroat world like ballet, there are no guarantees. 474 00:19:37,269 --> 00:19:38,740 Oh, gosh, I bet. 475 00:19:38,842 --> 00:19:40,475 (both chuckle) 476 00:19:40,577 --> 00:19:45,183 Well, it's a good thing she has you to... help her. Wow. 477 00:19:49,315 --> 00:19:51,283 Talk about a motive. 478 00:19:51,385 --> 00:19:53,284 Harris could have killed Donovan 479 00:19:53,386 --> 00:19:55,455 to sabotage his staging 480 00:19:55,557 --> 00:19:58,323 so that Noelle could dance the part of Clara. 481 00:19:58,425 --> 00:20:00,358 Normally I'd say it's a stretch, 482 00:20:00,460 --> 00:20:02,197 but I know some hockey moms 483 00:20:02,198 --> 00:20:04,034 who would absolutely consider homicide 484 00:20:04,035 --> 00:20:05,431 to get their kid on the team. 485 00:20:05,533 --> 00:20:07,471 It can't hurt to run Harris's alibi. 486 00:20:07,574 --> 00:20:08,767 I'm on it. 487 00:20:08,869 --> 00:20:11,808 Oh, um, do you want to get lunch in Times Square first? 488 00:20:11,910 --> 00:20:13,476 I know a really fun place. 489 00:20:13,477 --> 00:20:16,547 If you say it's your birthday, they let you stand on the table. 490 00:20:16,548 --> 00:20:19,258 I don't go to Times Square unless I'm looking at a body. 491 00:20:19,259 --> 00:20:20,614 I want to go talk to Keith again. 492 00:20:20,615 --> 00:20:22,579 There's something about those weepy ones. 493 00:20:22,580 --> 00:20:24,319 They're very hard to read. 494 00:20:24,422 --> 00:20:26,592 Hmm. All right, I'll see you at the precinct. 495 00:20:28,856 --> 00:20:31,625 -I bet everyone here dances on Broadway. -Ooh. 496 00:20:31,727 --> 00:20:34,832 You can just feel the artistic heartbeat of the city. 497 00:20:34,934 --> 00:20:39,103 Oh. I agree. It's so glamorous. 498 00:20:39,205 --> 00:20:42,840 Oh, hey. I know you. Rob the Choreographer. 499 00:20:42,942 --> 00:20:45,240 He taught me the Hot Honey Rag. 500 00:20:45,342 --> 00:20:47,707 Hey, Red. You working another case? 501 00:20:47,809 --> 00:20:50,943 I'm here for a groin injury. Don't ask how it happened. 502 00:20:51,045 --> 00:20:52,379 I won't. 503 00:20:52,481 --> 00:20:55,183 Uh, so, is it always this busy in here? 504 00:20:55,184 --> 00:20:56,888 Because we've been waiting forever 505 00:20:56,889 --> 00:20:58,254 just to speak to somebody. 506 00:20:58,357 --> 00:21:00,918 This? No, this is quiet. But it's worth the wait. 507 00:21:00,919 --> 00:21:02,921 It's the only place that charges on a sliding scale. 508 00:21:02,922 --> 00:21:05,325 Oh, I get it. I hear the arts are under attack. 509 00:21:05,427 --> 00:21:07,227 -Mm. -(gasps) Look, the patients 510 00:21:07,228 --> 00:21:08,895 -sign headshots. -ELSBETH: Ooh. 511 00:21:08,896 --> 00:21:12,136 -Oh, I think he's dead now. -Wait. That's Harris. 512 00:21:12,238 --> 00:21:15,802 "Thanks for getting me back on the stage." 513 00:21:15,904 --> 00:21:17,439 Huh. 514 00:21:17,440 --> 00:21:19,442 -You guys talking about Harris Monroe? -(gasps) 515 00:21:19,443 --> 00:21:21,493 I know him. I haven't seen him here in ages. 516 00:21:21,510 --> 00:21:23,973 Because he recovered from his injuries? 517 00:21:23,974 --> 00:21:25,910 Figured it was because he doesn't dance anymore. 518 00:21:25,911 --> 00:21:28,217 He doesn't have to. He married into money. 519 00:21:28,319 --> 00:21:30,687 I wish I could do that, but I need love. 520 00:21:30,789 --> 00:21:31,955 I hear you. 521 00:21:31,956 --> 00:21:33,553 If Harris doesn't dance anymore, 522 00:21:33,554 --> 00:21:37,161 then how did he reinjure himself? 523 00:21:37,263 --> 00:21:41,192 And if he has money, why would he come here? 524 00:21:41,294 --> 00:21:43,659 No offense. 525 00:21:43,660 --> 00:21:46,600 DONNELLY: We might be looking at a joint effort. 526 00:21:46,601 --> 00:21:49,104 Turns out our man Keith used to go out 527 00:21:49,206 --> 00:21:50,704 with Harris back in the day, 528 00:21:50,806 --> 00:21:53,604 a detail that Harris failed to mention yesterday. 529 00:21:53,706 --> 00:21:56,012 Really? Those two? I don't see it. 530 00:21:56,114 --> 00:21:57,975 And get this. Keith told me 531 00:21:58,077 --> 00:22:02,018 that Harris paid a visit to The Nutcracker workshop 532 00:22:02,120 --> 00:22:03,582 two days before the murder. 533 00:22:03,583 --> 00:22:05,553 Harris didn't mention that, either. 534 00:22:05,554 --> 00:22:08,017 -How's his alibi looking? -Oh. Shaky. 535 00:22:08,018 --> 00:22:10,825 The physical therapist's office could only confirm 536 00:22:10,826 --> 00:22:14,494 that Harris checked out of his appointment at 4:15. 537 00:22:14,596 --> 00:22:16,432 There's no record of when he came in. 538 00:22:16,534 --> 00:22:19,269 And that clinic is notorious for running behind, 539 00:22:19,371 --> 00:22:21,967 so Harris could have gone to the workshop, 540 00:22:22,069 --> 00:22:25,810 tampered with the sensors, and then turned up late to PT. 541 00:22:25,912 --> 00:22:28,576 Time of death was 3:35. 542 00:22:28,678 --> 00:22:31,281 So, if he slipped out right before Donovan died, 543 00:22:31,282 --> 00:22:33,185 do you really think that no one noticed 544 00:22:33,186 --> 00:22:34,747 he was that late for his appointment? 545 00:22:34,748 --> 00:22:37,520 Yes. That place is a zoo. Literally. 546 00:22:37,622 --> 00:22:40,985 They have an entire wing dedicated to The Lion King. 547 00:22:42,155 --> 00:22:43,361 Oh. 548 00:22:44,078 --> 00:22:46,163 (doorbell rings) 549 00:22:46,164 --> 00:22:47,761 RICH: Look, I don't care 550 00:22:47,762 --> 00:22:50,001 if the staff doesn't want to be back in the office. 551 00:22:50,002 --> 00:22:51,531 A mandate is a mandate. 552 00:22:51,532 --> 00:22:53,170 Tell them to put on some real pants 553 00:22:53,171 --> 00:22:54,465 and get their butts to work. 554 00:22:54,466 --> 00:22:58,535 Okay. Yeah. Bye. 555 00:22:58,637 --> 00:23:00,306 (scoffs) These people. 556 00:23:00,408 --> 00:23:02,279 They won't follow rules. 557 00:23:02,381 --> 00:23:04,849 Sorry, but why aren't you in the office? 558 00:23:04,850 --> 00:23:05,943 Because I'm the boss. 559 00:23:05,944 --> 00:23:07,812 And I can't focus in that environment. 560 00:23:07,813 --> 00:23:10,550 -I'm Rich. -I can tell. -Hi. 561 00:23:10,551 --> 00:23:12,288 I hear you're looking for my husband. 562 00:23:12,289 --> 00:23:13,618 Harris is out with our daughter. 563 00:23:13,619 --> 00:23:15,091 What do you need him for? 564 00:23:15,092 --> 00:23:16,789 We have some follow-up questions 565 00:23:16,790 --> 00:23:18,655 regarding the death of Donovan Chase. 566 00:23:18,656 --> 00:23:20,398 ELSBETH: Mm. I also 567 00:23:20,500 --> 00:23:24,334 wanted to bring Harris a little get-well-soon gift. 568 00:23:24,436 --> 00:23:27,034 -They're sugarplums. -Get well from what? 569 00:23:27,136 --> 00:23:28,464 His injury. 570 00:23:28,566 --> 00:23:30,538 He was at, uh, 571 00:23:30,641 --> 00:23:33,231 physical therapy the day that Donovan was killed? 572 00:23:33,307 --> 00:23:34,357 Right, right. 573 00:23:34,376 --> 00:23:35,806 Okay. Right. Thank you. 574 00:23:35,807 --> 00:23:37,944 I didn't realize sugarplums were a thing. 575 00:23:37,945 --> 00:23:39,977 Probably because they're not from this century. 576 00:23:39,978 --> 00:23:42,219 So, is Harris at Nutcracker rehearsal? 577 00:23:42,321 --> 00:23:44,321 Did your daughter land a role yet? 578 00:23:44,423 --> 00:23:46,484 To be honest, I'm not really up to date. 579 00:23:46,586 --> 00:23:48,222 Ballet is their thing. 580 00:23:48,324 --> 00:23:49,920 Uh-huh. I understand. 581 00:23:50,022 --> 00:23:52,759 Well, Noelle must have been so disappointed 582 00:23:52,861 --> 00:23:57,697 when Donovan's kid-free production was announced. 583 00:23:57,799 --> 00:24:00,068 A little disappointment is good for a child. 584 00:24:00,603 --> 00:24:03,438 -God knows she needs it. -Daddy! Daddy! 585 00:24:03,540 --> 00:24:05,709 I got the part. I'm going to be Clara. 586 00:24:05,811 --> 00:24:08,306 Ah! Oh! 587 00:24:08,408 --> 00:24:11,581 Congratulations. 588 00:24:13,079 --> 00:24:17,850 We confirmed that you were at physical therapy 589 00:24:17,851 --> 00:24:19,841 -at the time of Donovan's death. -Great. 590 00:24:19,920 --> 00:24:23,389 I don't think Rich knew you were injured. 591 00:24:23,491 --> 00:24:25,028 Sorry if we let that slip. 592 00:24:25,130 --> 00:24:27,760 Oh. Um, you're right. 593 00:24:27,863 --> 00:24:30,399 I didn't want to tell him that I hurt myself 594 00:24:30,501 --> 00:24:32,700 ice-skating at Rockefeller Center. 595 00:24:32,802 --> 00:24:35,702 -'Tis the season. -(laughing): Oh. 'Tis indeed. 596 00:24:35,804 --> 00:24:37,974 I love ice-skating in Rockefeller Center. 597 00:24:37,975 --> 00:24:40,708 -(laughs) -You keep that a secret from your husband? 598 00:24:40,709 --> 00:24:43,240 No, I keep it a secret from Noelle, 599 00:24:43,241 --> 00:24:45,678 which is why I didn't want Rich to accidentally tell her. 600 00:24:45,679 --> 00:24:47,239 We don't allow her to ice-skate. 601 00:24:47,278 --> 00:24:49,748 We can't risk her getting hurt and missing dance. 602 00:24:49,752 --> 00:24:51,785 -Ah. -DONNELLY: Is there anyone who can 603 00:24:51,786 --> 00:24:54,321 confirm that that's how you sustained your injury? 604 00:24:54,322 --> 00:24:56,786 No, I was alone. 605 00:24:56,888 --> 00:24:58,788 Oh, but I do have a receipt. 606 00:24:58,890 --> 00:25:01,427 You went ice-skating alone? 607 00:25:01,529 --> 00:25:02,998 Isn't that a little odd? 608 00:25:03,100 --> 00:25:04,698 -No. -No. 609 00:25:04,800 --> 00:25:07,235 (chuckles) It's actually quite relaxing. 610 00:25:07,337 --> 00:25:08,635 -Yeah. -Yeah. (laughs) 611 00:25:08,737 --> 00:25:10,901 I mean, the view, the decorations, 612 00:25:11,003 --> 00:25:14,004 all those people looking down on you. 613 00:25:14,106 --> 00:25:17,311 You're never truly alone in New York City. 614 00:25:17,413 --> 00:25:19,847 Someone's always watching. 615 00:25:24,920 --> 00:25:27,384 Well, if you don't have any more questions... 616 00:25:27,486 --> 00:25:28,791 Uh... 617 00:25:28,893 --> 00:25:30,924 Oh. 618 00:25:31,822 --> 00:25:33,030 -Bye. -Bye-bye. 619 00:25:33,031 --> 00:25:34,058 -Thank you. -Uh-huh. 620 00:25:34,059 --> 00:25:37,500 Oh, by the way, Keith Dreyer mentioned 621 00:25:37,603 --> 00:25:40,030 that you visited the workshop, but you told us 622 00:25:40,031 --> 00:25:42,201 that you're not involved in the day-to-day stuff. 623 00:25:42,202 --> 00:25:44,792 Oh, I just stopped by one day, just out of curiosity. 624 00:25:44,836 --> 00:25:46,208 Was it to visit Keith? 625 00:25:46,310 --> 00:25:48,643 Why would I visit Keith? 626 00:25:48,745 --> 00:25:50,675 'Cause he told us that you used to date. 627 00:25:50,712 --> 00:25:53,551 -(laughs) -(Elsbeth chuckles) 628 00:25:54,714 --> 00:25:56,551 That was a long time ago. 629 00:25:56,653 --> 00:25:59,181 I dated a lot of people before Rich. 630 00:25:59,283 --> 00:26:02,219 It felt like Keith still had a thing for you. 631 00:26:03,327 --> 00:26:04,754 Keith is a lonely guy. 632 00:26:04,856 --> 00:26:07,431 I feel awful for him. 633 00:26:07,432 --> 00:26:09,327 I mean, talk about wrong place, wrong time. 634 00:26:09,328 --> 00:26:11,396 People are blaming him for what happened to Donovan. 635 00:26:11,397 --> 00:26:15,435 But I don't think he's capable of making that kind of mistake. 636 00:26:15,537 --> 00:26:17,640 Uh, intentional or not. 637 00:26:17,742 --> 00:26:20,673 Boy, Keith is lucky to have you in his corner. 638 00:26:20,775 --> 00:26:24,582 (laughs) Thanks for the sugarplums. 639 00:26:33,156 --> 00:26:34,988 (groans) 640 00:26:36,179 --> 00:26:38,258 Your back acting up? 641 00:26:38,259 --> 00:26:40,597 Yes. 642 00:26:40,598 --> 00:26:42,594 I'm sorry I didn't tell you about ice-skating. 643 00:26:42,595 --> 00:26:43,994 It's just, 644 00:26:44,096 --> 00:26:46,299 sometimes I just need to be alone. 645 00:26:46,401 --> 00:26:47,665 I understand. 646 00:26:47,767 --> 00:26:50,605 So, you want to tell me 647 00:26:50,707 --> 00:26:53,209 why the police are coming to our door? 648 00:26:53,311 --> 00:26:56,477 Don't be upset, but... 649 00:26:56,579 --> 00:26:58,643 Keith has been texting again. 650 00:26:58,745 --> 00:27:00,745 (scoffs) Are you kidding? 651 00:27:00,847 --> 00:27:02,246 That guy needs to get a life. 652 00:27:02,247 --> 00:27:04,483 I know. It feels like he's getting more obsessive. 653 00:27:04,484 --> 00:27:06,785 -Let me see what he wrote. -No, it's better if you don't see it. 654 00:27:06,786 --> 00:27:08,890 But in the days leading up 655 00:27:08,992 --> 00:27:12,189 to Donovan getting killed on Wednesday, it just... 656 00:27:12,291 --> 00:27:14,523 it felt like he was going to do something bad. 657 00:27:14,625 --> 00:27:18,131 Well, why didn't you tell the detective or that other woman? 658 00:27:18,233 --> 00:27:21,436 Well, because I didn't want to get Keith in trouble. (sighs) 659 00:27:21,538 --> 00:27:24,035 Just, honey, whatever you do, 660 00:27:24,138 --> 00:27:28,305 just promise me that you won't tell the police. 661 00:27:28,306 --> 00:27:32,178 So, of course, I came to you immediately. 662 00:27:32,179 --> 00:27:35,384 Harris wanted you to send these texts to us? 663 00:27:35,385 --> 00:27:36,919 Harris doesn't know I'm here. 664 00:27:36,920 --> 00:27:39,090 I pulled the messages from our cloud drive. 665 00:27:39,091 --> 00:27:41,721 For some reason, Harris is still protective of Keith. 666 00:27:41,722 --> 00:27:43,556 Out of pity, I suppose. 667 00:27:43,658 --> 00:27:46,494 -Hmm. -Listen to this. 668 00:27:46,596 --> 00:27:48,198 "Someone's gonna get killed. 669 00:27:48,300 --> 00:27:49,620 Donovan better watch out." 670 00:27:49,697 --> 00:27:51,435 That's very incriminating. 671 00:27:51,436 --> 00:27:53,033 Well, Keith was worried about safety. 672 00:27:53,034 --> 00:27:55,104 There's one where Keith says he's heartbroken 673 00:27:55,105 --> 00:27:59,368 he won't see Harris anymore, with Noelle not getting Clara. 674 00:27:59,369 --> 00:28:01,137 It's pretty clear he blamed Donovan for that. 675 00:28:01,138 --> 00:28:02,509 DONNELLY: It's looking 676 00:28:02,611 --> 00:28:04,009 like Keith is our guy. 677 00:28:04,111 --> 00:28:07,145 Donovan made his life hell, and I think 678 00:28:07,146 --> 00:28:09,688 Keith felt like he needed to protect the company. 679 00:28:09,689 --> 00:28:11,981 He had been the technical director for decades. 680 00:28:11,982 --> 00:28:14,384 And I think that... 681 00:28:14,486 --> 00:28:17,655 that he sabotaged the Contraption 'cause he was still 682 00:28:17,757 --> 00:28:19,192 in love with Harris 683 00:28:19,193 --> 00:28:21,929 and he wanted to spend as much time with him as possible. 684 00:28:21,930 --> 00:28:23,800 Then why not kill Harris's husband? 685 00:28:23,801 --> 00:28:25,600 It's not like murder is a logical solution 686 00:28:25,601 --> 00:28:27,065 to someone's problems. 687 00:28:27,167 --> 00:28:29,899 It's deranged, but the texts are damning. 688 00:28:30,001 --> 00:28:31,940 You're not buying this? 689 00:28:31,941 --> 00:28:34,073 The Nutcracker isn't about romance. It's about 690 00:28:34,074 --> 00:28:37,140 a little girl named Clara, or Marie, 691 00:28:37,141 --> 00:28:38,744 if you're going with the original story 692 00:28:38,745 --> 00:28:39,943 by E.T.A. Hoffmann. 693 00:28:40,045 --> 00:28:41,417 -Elsbeth. -Right. Right. 694 00:28:41,519 --> 00:28:43,651 Harris was all about Clara. 695 00:28:43,753 --> 00:28:46,082 He wanted so badly for his daughter 696 00:28:46,184 --> 00:28:49,153 to star in this year's production. 697 00:28:49,255 --> 00:28:51,991 And he had access to the control board. 698 00:28:51,992 --> 00:28:53,697 We know he went to the workshop at least once. 699 00:28:53,698 --> 00:28:55,830 He'd have to tamper with those sensors 700 00:28:55,932 --> 00:28:58,928 within minutes of Donovan's death or else 701 00:28:59,030 --> 00:29:00,770 risk harming someone else. 702 00:29:00,771 --> 00:29:03,301 -He has an alibi? -ELSBETH: He had the appearance 703 00:29:03,302 --> 00:29:05,352 of an alibi, but if he moved fast enough, 704 00:29:05,369 --> 00:29:07,239 he could have committed that murder 705 00:29:07,240 --> 00:29:09,174 and then run the four blocks to his PT appointment. 706 00:29:09,175 --> 00:29:12,612 It's tight, but it's not impossible. 707 00:29:12,714 --> 00:29:14,151 Have you tested this out? 708 00:29:14,253 --> 00:29:16,149 Ooh. I'd love to. 709 00:29:19,558 --> 00:29:21,525 Ooh, I love the theater, don't you? 710 00:29:21,627 --> 00:29:23,986 I got tickets to Operation Mincemeat. 711 00:29:24,088 --> 00:29:25,661 Oh, I hear it's amazing. 712 00:29:25,662 --> 00:29:27,361 Yeah, I didn't get to see it, though. 713 00:29:27,362 --> 00:29:30,733 They were a gift for Teddy and Roy's one-year anniversary. 714 00:29:30,835 --> 00:29:34,132 You know, I didn't want to be the third wheel. 715 00:29:34,234 --> 00:29:38,374 Okay. So that was some long four blocks 716 00:29:38,476 --> 00:29:39,941 from Donovan's workshop, 717 00:29:39,942 --> 00:29:42,144 but we made it here in less than ten minutes. 718 00:29:42,145 --> 00:29:45,076 -Yeah. PT office is right here. -Right. So, imagine 719 00:29:45,077 --> 00:29:46,979 it took Harris less than five minutes 720 00:29:46,980 --> 00:29:49,047 to get to the second floor, 721 00:29:49,149 --> 00:29:51,079 making that a total of 15 minutes late 722 00:29:51,149 --> 00:29:52,822 to his 3:00 p.m. appointment. 723 00:29:52,823 --> 00:29:54,755 Yeah, which explains why he signed out at 4:15 724 00:29:54,756 --> 00:29:56,554 for an hour-long session. 725 00:29:56,657 --> 00:29:59,761 -Yes. Wait. What's that? -? This ain't where our story ends ? 726 00:29:59,762 --> 00:30:00,929 -(gasps) -? Today is the day... ? 727 00:30:00,930 --> 00:30:04,097 "The Orphan Walk." Oh, that's so rad. 728 00:30:04,199 --> 00:30:06,249 -That's so cool. -? We're done with them ? 729 00:30:06,250 --> 00:30:08,202 ? We're running wild, we're free again... ? 730 00:30:08,203 --> 00:30:09,902 Oh, that's right. The theater's right there, 731 00:30:09,903 --> 00:30:11,806 and it's a matinee day. 732 00:30:11,908 --> 00:30:15,676 Wait. Matinees are on Wednesdays. 733 00:30:15,778 --> 00:30:17,780 The murder was on a Wednesday. 734 00:30:17,882 --> 00:30:21,545 Matinees are at 2:00 p.m., which means... 735 00:30:21,546 --> 00:30:23,784 -? But this ain't where our story ends. ? -(gasps) 736 00:30:23,785 --> 00:30:24,952 ELSBETH: We got it. 737 00:30:25,054 --> 00:30:27,383 Orphan Girl! does their on-camera segment 738 00:30:27,384 --> 00:30:29,925 halfway through their intermission-less show, 739 00:30:29,926 --> 00:30:33,523 from 2:57 to 3:05 p.m. on matinee days. 740 00:30:33,625 --> 00:30:36,766 Officer Hackett got the recording from last Wednesday. 741 00:30:36,767 --> 00:30:38,562 They keep it on a hard drive for liability. 742 00:30:38,563 --> 00:30:41,033 The camera passes right in front of the entrance 743 00:30:41,034 --> 00:30:42,771 to the physical therapy building. 744 00:30:42,772 --> 00:30:44,332 If Harris is telling the truth, 745 00:30:44,372 --> 00:30:48,511 this video will show him going into his PT appointment. 746 00:30:48,613 --> 00:30:52,916 But he won't be because he lied. 747 00:30:53,884 --> 00:30:56,346 ? This ain't where our story ends ? 748 00:30:56,448 --> 00:30:59,052 ? Today is the day new life begins ? 749 00:30:59,154 --> 00:31:01,985 -? We're done with cages... ? -There. 750 00:31:02,087 --> 00:31:04,855 -ELSBETH: What? -3:00. 751 00:31:04,957 --> 00:31:06,796 Right on the dot. 752 00:31:06,898 --> 00:31:09,694 And he didn't leave the building until 4:15. 753 00:31:09,796 --> 00:31:11,335 Which means... 754 00:31:11,437 --> 00:31:13,335 Your man has an alibi. 755 00:31:13,437 --> 00:31:14,734 Wow. Elsbeth, 756 00:31:14,836 --> 00:31:16,403 you're actually wrong. 757 00:31:16,505 --> 00:31:18,403 (sighs) 758 00:31:25,680 --> 00:31:27,280 Nice, Lily. 759 00:31:28,178 --> 00:31:30,185 Shoulders back, Mia. 760 00:31:30,186 --> 00:31:32,455 ("Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" from The Nutcracker playing) 761 00:31:32,456 --> 00:31:34,419 Rory, very good. 762 00:31:36,525 --> 00:31:38,027 Elsbeth. 763 00:31:38,858 --> 00:31:40,557 Good progress. 764 00:31:42,600 --> 00:31:44,962 Bourr�e. Bourr�e. Bourr�e. 765 00:31:45,064 --> 00:31:46,962 Run, run, run, run, run. 766 00:31:47,064 --> 00:31:49,170 Everyone follow. 767 00:31:49,971 --> 00:31:52,770 And bourr�e, bourr�e, bourr�e, 768 00:31:52,872 --> 00:31:54,774 bourr�e, leap. 769 00:31:54,876 --> 00:31:57,175 Follow. Run, run, run. 770 00:31:57,277 --> 00:31:59,448 -Oh. -(Olivia speaks indistinctly) 771 00:31:59,550 --> 00:32:01,118 I'll be right back. 772 00:32:01,220 --> 00:32:02,915 Whew! 773 00:32:03,017 --> 00:32:04,616 I thought I might see you here. 774 00:32:04,718 --> 00:32:05,854 Elsbeth. 775 00:32:05,956 --> 00:32:08,022 Good for you for giving ballet a try, 776 00:32:08,023 --> 00:32:10,289 even though you're clearly not made for it. 777 00:32:10,290 --> 00:32:12,858 What's, what's going on with your knees? 778 00:32:12,960 --> 00:32:14,762 I guess you could say 779 00:32:14,864 --> 00:32:16,326 I've had ballet on my mind. 780 00:32:16,428 --> 00:32:18,931 Do you ever get fixated on something 781 00:32:19,033 --> 00:32:21,664 and you just can't let it go? 782 00:32:23,069 --> 00:32:25,270 Anyway, I have good news. 783 00:32:25,372 --> 00:32:28,911 Uh, we found video footage of the street 784 00:32:29,014 --> 00:32:31,304 that your physical therapist's office is on. 785 00:32:31,381 --> 00:32:35,884 It's, uh, from Donovan Chase's Broadway show Orphan Girl! 786 00:32:35,986 --> 00:32:38,715 And guess who we saw in the background. 787 00:32:38,817 --> 00:32:40,353 You. 788 00:32:40,455 --> 00:32:43,045 The camera caught you going into your appointment. 789 00:32:43,060 --> 00:32:45,660 3:00 p.m. on the nose, just like you said. 790 00:32:45,762 --> 00:32:48,025 So... (tongue clicks) 791 00:32:48,127 --> 00:32:49,428 ...you're in the clear. 792 00:32:50,395 --> 00:32:52,562 Well, that makes sense. (chuckles) 793 00:32:52,563 --> 00:32:54,867 Although I guess that means we won't be seeing you 794 00:32:54,868 --> 00:32:56,237 around anymore. 795 00:32:56,238 --> 00:32:58,543 But I do hope you come see Noelle in The Nutcracker. 796 00:32:58,544 --> 00:33:00,172 Oh, I wouldn't miss it. 797 00:33:00,274 --> 00:33:04,272 Wow, that is such a beautiful costume. 798 00:33:04,374 --> 00:33:06,709 This is the perfect Clara. 799 00:33:06,710 --> 00:33:09,313 How did you get it made so fast? 800 00:33:09,314 --> 00:33:11,452 Oh, we ordered it last summer. 801 00:33:11,453 --> 00:33:13,387 -I can't believe I finally get to wear it. -HARRIS: Mm-hmm. 802 00:33:13,388 --> 00:33:16,391 You ordered Noelle's costume before she was cast? 803 00:33:16,494 --> 00:33:17,789 That's... 804 00:33:17,891 --> 00:33:19,159 oddly confident. 805 00:33:19,160 --> 00:33:21,396 -(laughs softly) -And how strange that you didn't 806 00:33:21,397 --> 00:33:24,928 cancel the costume when Donovan's kid-free production 807 00:33:25,030 --> 00:33:26,264 was announced. 808 00:33:26,265 --> 00:33:27,969 Well, it was custom-made in Milan. 809 00:33:27,970 --> 00:33:29,738 It's not like they do refunds. 810 00:33:29,840 --> 00:33:32,674 Right, of course not. Not Milan. 811 00:33:32,776 --> 00:33:35,238 -(laughs) -Well... 812 00:33:35,239 --> 00:33:37,911 ...I guess you got everything everything you hoped for. 813 00:33:37,912 --> 00:33:39,309 Except for Donovan 814 00:33:39,411 --> 00:33:42,679 dying in the giant nutcracker head. 815 00:33:44,719 --> 00:33:46,683 ? ? 816 00:33:49,824 --> 00:33:51,326 Is she okay? 817 00:33:51,428 --> 00:33:52,623 No. 818 00:33:55,863 --> 00:33:57,562 What is this? 819 00:33:58,530 --> 00:34:00,301 Poker chips are not for children. 820 00:34:01,132 --> 00:34:02,600 Officer Hackett. 821 00:34:02,702 --> 00:34:05,572 Find whoever donated these and give 'em back, please. 822 00:34:05,675 --> 00:34:07,006 Yes, sir. 823 00:34:07,007 --> 00:34:08,408 What are we looking at here? 824 00:34:08,409 --> 00:34:10,110 Oh, it's, uh, footage from Donovan Chase's 825 00:34:10,111 --> 00:34:12,081 Broadway show Orphan Girl! 826 00:34:12,183 --> 00:34:14,518 It's pretty cool. Wait, have you seen it yet? 827 00:34:14,620 --> 00:34:17,415 No. And I don't plan to. 828 00:34:17,517 --> 00:34:19,656 I find it egregious to charge 400 bucks 829 00:34:19,758 --> 00:34:21,451 and then make me watch a video 830 00:34:21,553 --> 00:34:23,487 of the street outside the theater. 831 00:34:23,488 --> 00:34:25,293 -Call me old-fashioned. -I don't know, Captain. 832 00:34:25,294 --> 00:34:27,524 Have you heard the soundtrack? It's great. 833 00:34:27,626 --> 00:34:29,862 It's called an original cast recording. 834 00:34:29,964 --> 00:34:31,014 Even I know that. 835 00:34:31,098 --> 00:34:33,467 But keep up the good work. 836 00:34:33,569 --> 00:34:35,933 -(laughs) -? Today is the day new life begins... ? 837 00:34:36,035 --> 00:34:37,402 That's weird. 838 00:34:37,504 --> 00:34:40,037 That guy in the back- he keeps looking up. 839 00:34:40,139 --> 00:34:42,811 Ooh, that is weird. 840 00:34:42,913 --> 00:34:44,353 I wonder what he's looking at. 841 00:34:44,375 --> 00:34:46,611 Think we should find out? 842 00:34:47,986 --> 00:34:50,078 TEDDY (over phone): Captain Wagner? 843 00:34:50,181 --> 00:34:52,119 Hi, Teddy. 844 00:34:52,221 --> 00:34:54,787 You found something on Alec Bloom? 845 00:34:54,889 --> 00:34:57,226 I'm afraid so. 846 00:34:59,131 --> 00:35:01,421 ELSBETH: Oh, excuse me. Are you the performer 847 00:35:01,422 --> 00:35:03,727 that we saw in last Wednesday's "Orphan Walk"? 848 00:35:03,728 --> 00:35:06,078 You were here for that? You want my autograph? 849 00:35:06,133 --> 00:35:07,935 -Oh. Yes, please. -Uh... 850 00:35:08,037 --> 00:35:09,477 No, we are on police business. 851 00:35:09,478 --> 00:35:11,737 But we did see your performance. You were very good. 852 00:35:11,738 --> 00:35:15,772 Um, can you tell me what you are looking at here? 853 00:35:16,845 --> 00:35:18,612 Oh, geez. 854 00:35:18,715 --> 00:35:20,244 It's dumb. 855 00:35:20,346 --> 00:35:21,952 I'm a swing, and last Wednesday 856 00:35:21,953 --> 00:35:23,886 was my first time performing that track, 857 00:35:23,887 --> 00:35:25,249 so I recorded myself. 858 00:35:25,250 --> 00:35:26,955 Please don't tell the producers. 859 00:35:26,956 --> 00:35:28,254 I don't want to get fired. 860 00:35:28,356 --> 00:35:30,485 Oh, no, we won't. But what's a swing? 861 00:35:30,587 --> 00:35:32,162 I thought you loved Broadway. 862 00:35:32,163 --> 00:35:34,493 I do, but I don't want to know how the sausage is made. 863 00:35:34,494 --> 00:35:36,426 A swing is a member of the ensemble 864 00:35:36,528 --> 00:35:38,158 who can perform a bunch of roles. 865 00:35:38,159 --> 00:35:39,804 We get called when someone is out, 866 00:35:39,805 --> 00:35:41,234 usually at the last minute. 867 00:35:41,336 --> 00:35:43,206 There's a stomach bug going around, 868 00:35:43,303 --> 00:35:44,773 so I had a really good week. 869 00:35:44,875 --> 00:35:46,437 (laughs): Oh, I see. 870 00:35:46,539 --> 00:35:48,838 So, um, how did you record yourself? 871 00:35:48,839 --> 00:35:51,076 Uh, I put my phone in the window of the dressing rooms 872 00:35:51,077 --> 00:35:52,243 on the balcony. 873 00:35:52,345 --> 00:35:53,815 How long does your video run? 874 00:35:53,917 --> 00:35:55,614 Uh, at least 45 minutes. 875 00:35:55,615 --> 00:35:58,015 I didn't get a break until nearly the end of the show. 876 00:35:58,016 --> 00:35:59,486 Why? 877 00:36:07,565 --> 00:36:08,825 Hello? 878 00:36:10,968 --> 00:36:12,829 -Elsbeth? -(door closes) 879 00:36:14,201 --> 00:36:16,365 You said 6:30, it's 6:30. 880 00:36:16,467 --> 00:36:17,704 I don't have all night. 881 00:36:17,806 --> 00:36:18,970 Ta-da! 882 00:36:19,072 --> 00:36:20,407 (groans, sighs) 883 00:36:20,408 --> 00:36:22,444 What is wrong with you? That dress is bad enough. 884 00:36:22,445 --> 00:36:25,015 You said you wanted to ask me one more question 885 00:36:25,117 --> 00:36:27,409 before you closed your case, so go ahead. 886 00:36:27,511 --> 00:36:29,215 Ask your silly question. 887 00:36:29,317 --> 00:36:31,721 Actually, it's less of a question 888 00:36:31,823 --> 00:36:33,019 and more of a statement. 889 00:36:33,121 --> 00:36:35,588 Tell me if I'm right. 890 00:36:35,690 --> 00:36:38,922 You did come to this workshop the day of the murder, 891 00:36:39,024 --> 00:36:43,759 and I'm guessing that you hid in this deeply disturbing 892 00:36:43,861 --> 00:36:47,600 Mother Ginger dress to avoid being seen. 893 00:36:47,702 --> 00:36:50,232 Then you went to the control board and you typed in 894 00:36:50,239 --> 00:36:52,705 your old friend Keith's PIN code, 895 00:36:52,706 --> 00:36:55,144 which you saw two days earlier when you came to see him. 896 00:36:55,145 --> 00:36:57,309 And then you disengaged the safety 897 00:36:57,411 --> 00:36:59,407 and you turned the sensors around. 898 00:36:59,509 --> 00:37:01,117 No one even noticed 899 00:37:01,219 --> 00:37:04,350 because they were all at the Contraption 900 00:37:04,452 --> 00:37:07,282 for Donovan's dance demonstration 901 00:37:07,384 --> 00:37:09,752 at 3:30. See? 902 00:37:09,854 --> 00:37:13,459 You then raced back to your PT appointment, 903 00:37:13,460 --> 00:37:15,460 where no one even realized you were gone. 904 00:37:15,461 --> 00:37:16,695 That is a really cute picture 905 00:37:16,696 --> 00:37:18,333 of you in the waiting room, by the way. 906 00:37:18,334 --> 00:37:21,069 This is insane. You checked my alibi. 907 00:37:21,070 --> 00:37:22,768 You have a video of me going into 908 00:37:22,769 --> 00:37:25,372 the physical therapy building at 3:00, remember? 909 00:37:25,474 --> 00:37:28,908 True. But that's not the only video we found. 910 00:37:29,010 --> 00:37:30,146 Officer Hackett. 911 00:37:30,248 --> 00:37:33,877 Luckily for us, a very enthusiastic swing 912 00:37:33,979 --> 00:37:37,349 in Donovan Chase's Broadway show took a video of himself 913 00:37:37,451 --> 00:37:39,218 doing "The Orphan Walk" that day. 914 00:37:39,320 --> 00:37:41,520 And guess what this video shows. 915 00:37:41,622 --> 00:37:45,655 You, Harris, sneaking out of the PT building 916 00:37:45,757 --> 00:37:49,494 and rushing to this very workshop. 917 00:37:49,596 --> 00:37:51,968 And here you are, going back to PT 918 00:37:52,070 --> 00:37:54,232 after tampering with the sensors. 919 00:37:54,334 --> 00:37:55,834 You can't prove that. 920 00:37:55,936 --> 00:37:59,106 The only thing this proves is that I left my PT appointment, 921 00:37:59,208 --> 00:38:00,770 which I have every right to do. 922 00:38:00,872 --> 00:38:03,278 Wrong. We can prove that you were here. 923 00:38:03,380 --> 00:38:05,643 Because the workshop was covered in blood, 924 00:38:05,745 --> 00:38:08,448 which you carried back to your PT office. 925 00:38:08,551 --> 00:38:12,119 This is insane. I wasn't here when Donovan died. 926 00:38:12,221 --> 00:38:14,957 Oh, correction: stage blood, 927 00:38:15,059 --> 00:38:17,126 which is a proprietary blend 928 00:38:17,228 --> 00:38:19,488 and which we found on the windowsill 929 00:38:19,590 --> 00:38:22,264 of the PT's exam room. 930 00:38:22,366 --> 00:38:24,766 You left it there when you slipped back in 931 00:38:24,868 --> 00:38:25,918 mid-appointment. 932 00:38:25,929 --> 00:38:29,834 This place was covered in the stuff. 933 00:38:31,975 --> 00:38:33,442 I can't believe it. 934 00:38:36,142 --> 00:38:37,512 Why me? 935 00:38:38,444 --> 00:38:40,642 Why did you fixate on me? 936 00:38:40,744 --> 00:38:43,283 Because you were so fixated 937 00:38:43,385 --> 00:38:45,250 on your daughter's ballet career. 938 00:38:45,352 --> 00:38:47,017 I guess you could say 939 00:38:47,119 --> 00:38:50,459 your dancing is perfection, but your acting needs work. 940 00:38:50,460 --> 00:38:53,026 Hands behind your back, please. 941 00:38:53,027 --> 00:38:54,126 Wait. 942 00:38:54,228 --> 00:38:56,796 I have one request. 943 00:38:56,898 --> 00:38:59,864 ("Waltz of the Snowflakes" from The Nutcracker playing) 944 00:39:19,088 --> 00:39:20,885 Okay, we can go now. 945 00:39:23,861 --> 00:39:25,456 (applause) 946 00:39:25,559 --> 00:39:27,964 (sighs) It's a beautiful ballet. 947 00:39:28,066 --> 00:39:30,730 But it is kind of old-fashioned. 948 00:39:32,735 --> 00:39:37,107 I'm thrilled to announce that with a total of 875, 949 00:39:37,209 --> 00:39:40,437 Precinct 11 collected the most toys. 950 00:39:40,539 --> 00:39:41,778 -(applause) -Yay! 951 00:39:41,880 --> 00:39:42,930 Of course we did. 952 00:39:42,931 --> 00:39:44,278 ALEC: I-I'd like to thank you all, 953 00:39:44,279 --> 00:39:46,444 especially Captain Wagner, 954 00:39:46,445 --> 00:39:47,677 for allowing me to participate. 955 00:39:47,678 --> 00:39:49,648 And me. I brought a ton. 956 00:39:49,750 --> 00:39:52,040 -(laughter) -ALEC: Yes, thank you, Marissa. 957 00:39:52,621 --> 00:39:54,671 Okay, enough yapping. Pop the champagne. 958 00:39:55,488 --> 00:39:56,990 -(laughter) -Elsbeth. 959 00:39:57,092 --> 00:39:58,824 This is for you. 960 00:39:58,825 --> 00:40:01,297 -What's this? -Well, you're always giving gifts. 961 00:40:01,298 --> 00:40:03,900 -I wanted to get you one. -Aw. 962 00:40:04,002 --> 00:40:06,198 Orphan Girl! tickets? 963 00:40:06,300 --> 00:40:07,350 -Ah! -(laughs) 964 00:40:07,437 --> 00:40:09,731 You must have paid a fortune for these. 965 00:40:09,833 --> 00:40:11,470 Oh, well, they were cheaper 966 00:40:11,471 --> 00:40:13,210 'cause they're for New Year's Eve, 967 00:40:13,211 --> 00:40:14,641 when Times Square is nuts, but... 968 00:40:14,642 --> 00:40:17,511 it'll be over before that, and... 969 00:40:17,613 --> 00:40:19,663 I've enjoyed working with you this year. 970 00:40:19,750 --> 00:40:21,184 Oh. 971 00:40:21,286 --> 00:40:23,547 Mm, I've enjoyed working with you, too. 972 00:40:23,649 --> 00:40:26,253 Uh, but I can't accept these. 973 00:40:26,355 --> 00:40:28,818 -The consent decree. -Oh. 974 00:40:28,920 --> 00:40:33,327 But if I pay you back for one ticket, 975 00:40:33,429 --> 00:40:36,128 would you happen to sit next to me? 976 00:40:36,230 --> 00:40:37,461 Absolutely. 977 00:40:37,563 --> 00:40:38,897 -(both laugh) -Yay. 978 00:40:38,898 --> 00:40:41,535 All right, well, shall we toast to closing the case? 979 00:40:41,536 --> 00:40:44,199 Uh, you go ahead. (chuckles) 980 00:40:47,974 --> 00:40:51,311 Congratulations on a very successful toy drive. 981 00:40:51,413 --> 00:40:53,679 -It was a group effort. -Yeah. 982 00:40:53,781 --> 00:40:56,583 -Too bad there's no mistletoe. -(laughs) 983 00:40:56,584 --> 00:40:58,747 Yeah, Captain Wagner wouldn't let me hang it. 984 00:40:58,748 --> 00:40:59,984 -HR. -(chuckles) 985 00:41:01,919 --> 00:41:04,257 What are you doing New Year's Eve? 986 00:41:04,359 --> 00:41:07,329 I'm... I'm busy, actually. 987 00:41:07,431 --> 00:41:09,864 -Oh. -But I'm wide open in January. 988 00:41:09,967 --> 00:41:11,066 No plans. 989 00:41:11,168 --> 00:41:12,469 Let's make a date, then. 990 00:41:12,470 --> 00:41:14,599 WAGNER: Elsbeth. (clears throat) 991 00:41:14,600 --> 00:41:16,000 I need to speak with you. 992 00:41:24,281 --> 00:41:28,017 This gives me no joy to say, 993 00:41:28,119 --> 00:41:29,483 but it might be best that 994 00:41:29,585 --> 00:41:32,489 you not get too close to Alec Bloom. 995 00:41:34,085 --> 00:41:36,152 He may not be fully honest about his past. 996 00:41:37,259 --> 00:41:38,627 What do you mean? 997 00:41:38,628 --> 00:41:41,123 I did some digging into his childhood 998 00:41:41,124 --> 00:41:43,160 and his story about being unhoused. 999 00:41:43,262 --> 00:41:46,896 Alec's parents lived in the same apartment for over 16 years, 1000 00:41:46,998 --> 00:41:48,998 until he was well out of high school. 1001 00:41:49,100 --> 00:41:51,804 I confirmed it with the building's super. 1002 00:41:51,906 --> 00:41:55,210 There's nothing to indicate a lapse in housing. 1003 00:41:55,312 --> 00:41:57,176 Well, maybe there's some reason. 1004 00:41:57,278 --> 00:41:59,246 Well, could be. 1005 00:41:59,882 --> 00:42:03,119 But you should talk to Teddy about Pete Hannigan. 1006 00:42:03,221 --> 00:42:05,280 The man from Teddy's article? 1007 00:42:06,358 --> 00:42:07,988 Is that what you and Teddy were...? 1008 00:42:08,756 --> 00:42:12,892 I'm just telling you to be careful. 1009 00:42:17,564 --> 00:42:19,000 Merry Christmas, Elsbeth. 1010 00:42:19,102 --> 00:42:20,537 (laughs softly) 1011 00:42:29,112 --> 00:42:30,206 What's wrong? 1012 00:42:32,378 --> 00:42:34,081 Nothing. 1013 00:42:34,183 --> 00:42:35,310 Happy holidays. 1014 00:42:45,995 --> 00:42:50,505 Captioned by Media Access Group at WGBH access.wgbh.org 1015 00:42:52,965 --> 00:42:55,163 ? This ain't where our story ends ? 1016 00:42:55,265 --> 00:42:58,067 ? Today is the day new life begins ? 1017 00:42:58,169 --> 00:43:00,740 ? Break every rule, refuse to bend ? 1018 00:43:00,843 --> 00:43:04,546 ? This life is ours, we won't pretend ? 1019 00:43:04,649 --> 00:43:07,044 ? We write our fate and we'll defend ? 1020 00:43:07,146 --> 00:43:10,520 ? 'Cause this ain't where our story ends ? 1021 00:43:10,622 --> 00:43:14,591 ? No, this ain't where our story ends. ? 1022 00:43:14,641 --> 00:43:19,191 Repair and Synchronization by Easy Subtitles Synchronizer 1.0.0.0